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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.24, 1,686.24 and 808

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.24, 1,686.24 and 808 is: 1,114.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.24 : 1,686.24 = 808 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.24/1,686.24 = 808/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.24x = 1,686.24 × 808
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.24x = 1,362,481.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,362,481.92/1,222.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.74

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